MAY 20; :1988.
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SAIGON FOOTBALLERS SCORE ANOTHER VICTORY
Good Races Expected At To-morrow's Meet
STARTS AT LAST
Careful Distribution Of W.A. BROWN
Poundage Ensures A Fine Day's Sport MAJORITY OF EVENTS ARE SPRINT RACES
(By "Captain Foster')
With the exception of the Brisbane Spring Handicap over the champion course and the West River Handicap (first and second sections) over a distance from the two mile post, once round and in, the remaining six contests on the card of the Fifth Extra Race Meeting to be held to-morrow at Happy Valley are from six furlongs and under.
traced to short
Strathroy Should Win His Outing
Starts In Brisbane Spring Handicap
It will be recalled that the main cause of the general upsets at the last meeting was distance events, and with a careful: distribution of the poundage, race- look forward to a good goers may day's sport. The adjustment of the handicap, with an increase of a few pounds to the good 'uns and with a liberal deduction of the lend to the unfortunate "Also Rans," has not Jeft any loophole and punters may find it difficult to mot the winners.
event will be the The presence of Strathroy in the To-morrow'n penultimate meeting of a series of Brisbane Spring Handicap for Aus- six extras under the auspices of the tralian ponies of any reason over the champion course has given an extra Hongkong Jockey Club before the amount of work to the gentleman in recess. The main feature of the charge of handing out the poundage and should he refuse to accept, the of Whitsun Carnival (two days
alternative list of weights racing to be staged on June 4 and 6)
by the handicapper will will be a special dollar cash sweep
which apply. At any rate Strathroy with the Lanino Handicap,
his usual pilot, Mr. D. Black, hitherto
classic for the "D" wha
finitely accepting and the main con-
on
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class Chine ponies. However, I definit
test will undoubtedly be the best
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Cricket Tourists Play Northants
London, May 18.
The only one of the Australian" cricket team's acknowledged batsmen not to have scored a century in the present tour, W. A. Brown got going at last in the match against Northamptonshire, scoring 104 not out in the Australians' Innings of 400 for six declared.
Don Bradman failed for the Arst time, being dismissed for two runs. C. L. Badcock, who had 72 out of a total of 128 for no wicket during yesterday morning's play, was sent back without any addition to his score when the match resumed to-
day.
At close of play, Northants had 139 on the board for the loss of three wickets, Nelson scoring 74.
KENT. v. GLOUCESTER
At Gillingham, Gloucester defeated Kent by 100 runs.
Gloucester totalled 221 in their first innings, to which C. J. Barnett contributed 98. Wright took seven' wickets for 77 runs, In reply, Kent made only 133, Goddard claiming seven victims for 57.
In their second knock, Gloucester
Goddard declared at 208 for nine wickets and dismissed Kent for 127. again gat among the wickets, taking six for 50,
fancy
SURREY ▼▾. DERBY
At the
defeated Oval, Surrey wi Derbyshire by 68 runs.
Surrey scored 182 and 174 (Rhodes for 50, George Pope 4 for 38), and Derby made 94 (F. R. Brown & for not hold out much hope that this
of the afternoon. The com- 44, Berry 4 for 15) and 104 (Brown) lottery will eclipse the magnificent event
the plantion was very unlucky to finish for 91)-Reuter. which was conducted on
behind the winner, Electron, ridden Hongkong Derby rum on February
response by Mr. Needa, in the Melbourne Cup, 21, but judging by the respe which, it is learned, is now nearing but his next outing proved that the carrying 101 lbs. and he has the
"fluke"
and
burden to-morrow. samo hundred thousand mark, I beating was only a the
again to- Strathroy is going to win am prepared to wager that the sale of tickets on this special dollar cash morrow, in spite of several con-him because the rest of entries will
tenders
who have been kindly in my estimation, be running out of their distance. It is worth consider- Handicap will sweep on the Lanto en gure of treated. 1 like Strathroy, Cutting ing that Amberley, King's Bounty, Eve and Lancashire Chips and I have Laughing Girl and Scenie View are named them in the order which all under the 145 peg and they are fully expect to see them cross over sure to cause some anxiety to the
wire. Home Brew will be looked after by Mr. A. W. Raymond topweighters. who can
cale at 135 Iba the scale at tip and should this
bay gelding brew another win for the
for the joint-owners, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Stanton, I am sure it will pay a big dividend. The charge of stabling and feeding has done Home Brew a world of good and I strongly recommend him for big money. It is amusing to see the entry of Lily, a "C" class pony, among the Australian cracks and the chance of a win is very remote.
07,300 chances.
OPENING EVENT Yangtse Handicap For China Ponies
The Yangtze Handicap, which in the opening event confined to China griffins of this season that have not won more than $1,500 in stakes, is a sprint over six furlongs. I have Information on Elizabeth,
110
be
long to Sir Vandeleur Grayburn, nor have I got a line on Pin farthings, owned by Mr. C. B. Brown; for both of them have never been under the starter's orders. In Annual Race preparation for the Meeting the latter has had a few performances, but the creditable
chestnut pulled up lame about the end of January and Pinforthings was on the walking list for a considerable
time. doubt he and Elizabeth will face the starter to-morrow, for
the
Mr. H. E. Morrisa' Pasch continues to rule a heavy favourite for the Derby, despite the impessive victory of Sir Abe Bailey's Golden Sovereign In the Newmarket Stakes which moved the latter horse up to the position of second favourite. This picture, taken recently, shows the fine lines of Blandford's handsome son, with Gordon Richards holding the rains.
British Davis J. Pennink
Retains His Cup Team Strengthened Golf Title
Jones Dropped In Favour Of C. E. Hare
London, May 13. The British Davis Cup team has second
been strengthened
for the brew ELECTION TIME
round match against Yugoslavia at Zagreb on May 20 to May 22.
ROSE-QUEEN HAS A GOOD CHANCE
In West River Race For "C" Class
to-
FAVOURED TO
dums
WIN EASILY
Peiho Handicap
For "D" Class
the
Player Of Unusual Distinction
DEFEAT ARMY COMFORTABLY BY THREE NIL
VISITING DEFENCE TOO STEADY FOR OPPONENTS
(By "Abo"},"
Though their speed was somewhat retarded by the heaviness of the ground, the Saigon football tourists nevertheless had the measure of the Army eleven at Causeway Bay yesterday and finally emerged victors by three goals to nil. The visitors lod by a goal to nil at half-time.
In the Army players the tourists lead,' followed by Van in the 28th found a team which showed a minute. Leading by three-nil, the semblance of combination, which Saigon team conceded a penalty for was more than what they met with a foul on Grogan by Cul, but Watson, against the Hongkong F.A. and the who went up to take the kick, shot Royal Navy. Still their superiority hopelessly wide. was seldom in doubt even if the! Anal score was inclined to flatter them a blt,
Teams:
Saigon.Tinh; Dược Cu Ven Juu, Faceinni; Gulchard, Quang, Tot,
Had the Army forwards shown Van and Dal.
better marksmanship in the early Army-Duncan; Watson, Sheehan; stages of the game, they might have Freshwater, Practor,
Courtney;
taken the lead and, thus encouraged, Grogun, Gordon, Hossacks, Saw and might have given a better account of Calvert.
Hossack
and
themselves. But Grogan anch in turn missed op
portunitien of
Tolled badly when,
HOTcper out
of
Hossack
the Saigon position,
the ball over the bar. Thereafter the visiting defence settled down to play extremely steady football, and Tinh the goal-keeper, was seldom troubled again. Не was well protected by Duoe and Chul, who covered each other splendidly, and with Buu in fine form in the pivotal position, the Army! forwards had few chances of break-.. ing through.
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Saigon forwards, however, were not as impressive as in their previous matches, the shooting being. rather wenic. Except for the first point, which was a full-blooded low drive by Dai, the left-winger, the The following were the results of other two goals were scored from matches-played in the National and close-in, Duncan was given no chance American Baseball Leagues to-day: of saving them. There were periods, however, when the visitors revealed bits of their brilliant combination, and during these moments the Army defenders were completely outplayed. Chicago
Ag usual, Watson and Shechan were New York steady without being
(Ten innings were played.. at pitched for the Cubs)
brilliant. They were troublarly!
NATIONAL LEAGUE ·
times by the speed of the opposing St. Louis attack, but on the whole acquitted Brooklyn themselves quite well. The most im-
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3 3
pressive Army department was in the
(Mize homered for the Cardinals
Intermediate line where Freshwater, and Koy for the Dodgers). Proctor and Courtney strived stoutly Pittsburgh
to keep the Saigon players in check. Boston That the visitors scored only one
in front
11
4 13
4
2
5 8
0
London, May 4. J. F. Pennink, of Royal Ashdown Forest, captain of the Oxford Uni goal in the first half was due in great Cincinnati versity golf team three years ago, is measure to the tireless work of the Philadelphia still English champion. He retained trio. Proctor, at centre-half, was a (Goodman homered for the Reds his title by beating Sidney Banks, vieful deputy for Bright. Up for-and Scharein and Corbett homered Sheffield business man, who belongs wards, the Army revealed a great for the Phillies). to the Hallamshire club, by 2 and 1 weakness, especially in
of goal. in the 38-holes final of the cham-Saw was the guiding genius and planship at Moortown, Leeds, initiated most of the raids with ident Boston
Grogan; he must have Chicago chagrined to And all his (Whitehead pitched. nought. Apart from Saw, the only other for innings were played). word who looked capable of shooting Philadelphia'. a goal was Calvert, on the left wing. Detroit
1925-6.
WEAK PUTTING
came to
AMERICAN LEAGUE
3 0
4
8
1
Only seven
2 2
(York and Greenberg homered for
who after watching the futile efforts of this inalde-men, took a couple of the Tigers).
THE SCORING
Dai put the visitors ahead after 25
3 7 0:
0
13 15
Keliner and Heath
(Averill, for the Indians).
The match between the Yankees
the owing to rain-Reuter,
Jones, who falled in both his singles against Roumania, has been dropped in favour of C. E. Hare, who was unavaliable for the first round.
With Mr. Roper Barrett as non- In these days of huge felds and passes to
team playing captain, the British
stern competition, Pennink's achieve been against Yugoslavia is composed of ment of winning two years in suc- good wor Butler, Hare, Shayes and Wilde. cession marks him out as a golfer
of unusual distinction. The Arat scramble will be in the Reuter,
Only once before has the same feat Pelho Handicap for "D" class China ponies from the 11⁄2 mile post (about
been accomplished. Froes Ellison, a half mile 170 yards) and the handl- Atking" is not yet due for a win. Liverpool cation broker, who now
Athough he was plays an occasional round at pot-shots himself. capper has assigned 17 ponies to the Mr. Ll Lan-sang has Ave nomina- the week-end, won the championship seldom in an ideal position to score, Washington first section, Election Time, tions, the cream of his string being
a couple of good attempts. winner of the Taimoshan Handicap- Hundrum Eve who will be ridden by in the first two years of its history he nevertheless got very near with Clevelandi ftrat section at the last meeting, holds Mr. H. C. Pih, and I hear that. sl1
Pennink's selection as a member of It seems that Rose-Queen is now who annexed the second section, has lent achievement in the Deep Bay the forthcoming Walker Cup matchminutes, and twelve minutes after and St. Louis Browns was postponed
the post of honour while Gold Coin, others will accept. After his bril- the British team to meet Americo in her proper class, for the more to shoulder 150 lbs. The former Handicap when he covered have good reason to believe that they Į ran a good third at the lust meeting likes this distance and should be in urlongs in 1.20.3/5, 1 cannot figure at St. Andrews is an absolute eer.the resumption, Tot Increased will be kept over for next year's aver a short trip, but the run
Ilmelight at the finish. the
Gold out anything to beat Humdrum Eve. tainty, classic. Judging by the early morn-morrow in the West River Handicap Coin is also dangerous, but the mare Is should be
no when he
borna in mind that ing oulings it seems to me that Mr. (first section) for "E" class China is capable of letting you down for no
he romped home first, he was Encarnacao has given preference to ponies is from the two mile post, earthly reason and I dislike young
The first hulf of the match was a Expression Tin
Time and therefore 1 once round and in. Although carry dartsels running with a lot. Hong carrying 165 lbs. but to-morrow Mr.
Li's chestnut gelding has to weigh story of the most feeble putting Jockey has yet to be found for Justing the limit load, Rose-Queen (Mr. ever, when they met in the Taimo-out at 157 lbs. and with a deduction imaginable on the part of Penninic, In Time. The latter let the public Encarnacho) has a good sporting shan Handicap, the difference down very badly in the Mount Davis chance to score her first win of the weights between Election Clic and of eight pounds of lead Humdrum and a brilliant short game by Banks. Handicap (first section) for
challonger will be Confusion Bay, eight putts for a round as against class China ponies, but it is to be son, but the real danger, I am Dekko (second) was nine pounds in Eve should run faster. The strong The fact that Pennink took thirty-
afraid, is Tyne. With Commence fav
favour of the latter whereas to-who has not appeared in public after thirty-one by the Yorkshireman Тупс that he will put up a better ment Bay out of the road, hoped
Election Time has to carry morrow
annexing the Canton Handicap over speaks for itself. Towards the end show to-morrow. Handicap Eve (Mr. B. L. Tao) was only a length 148 lbs. but Dekko has to draw the the same jaunt, in 1.27 on a soft go- of the round, which he finished one (Mr. H. C, Pih) is on the low mark and a half behind the former in the scale at 163 lbs. Of these two ing. I have not seen Contusion Bay up, the Champion regained u mea- and should the black mare reproduce Kellett Handicap over 14 miles, but, "gring" I of the opinion that for a long time nor am I in a post-sure of confidence on the green. her annual form, she should win. Be the time of that contest was 2,34 Dekko (Mr. Proulx) is the one totion to
say that he Is in the pink Pennink was always superior in careful Rose Jane (Mr. Poy) who is which was indeed a fast race for have your money on, for his per-of nicely weighted at 140 lbs.
"C" class runners. Tyne was then formance in the Pokfulam of condition, but I have good reason driving and the lung second shots to
und to believe that the bay stallion of the green. cap over six furlongs was a grond Mr. L. Dunbar will not come under: In the second round he only once show. He got home first in 1.31.3/5 the starter's orders. New Star is made a slip on the greens, talking which was a good time for a sub-well tuned to concert pitch, but the three putts to lose the twenty-first griffin. Final Triumph (Mr. Boy) should not be neglected, for he was stallion has some good weight to to Bank's 5. Apart from being well up behind Salvage Mastor (win-carry and he will have the same bunkered at the twenty-eighth, and putting his iron shot in a ditch on jockey-Mr. S. W. Tang. Potentate, ner) and Desert Star (second)
in it is learned, will weigh out with accurate in the long game as in the ith the thirty-first, Pennink was just as the Boa Vista Handleep over Bix Mr. Encarnacao at the wheel while furlongs and the time of that con- Jeber will have Mr. Gregory in the first rousd. test was 1.30.2/5. There are several saddle. My fancy is Humdrum Eve.
Ho
the longer ball, but his merchants at the other good
was in his greater speedy
biff acro lowest Impost such as Araxy, Bor-
accuracy in approaching the green, rachito, Fel Ying, Lucky Eleven, Flet
and Including his two G's, he only Hein and Zero and should anyone of
needed 73 for the seventeen holes this bunch break the tape "on the
played in this round, as against move, the good 'uns will have some-
Banka's 74. This time the players thing to think of..
had an equal number of putta.
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SHING MUN HANDICAP First Leg Of Daily Double
AZTEC MAY
MAKE AMENDS IN THIS RACE
Wallsend Handicap For Australians
ever, overlook the entry of Centre Court and Derby Day, both being by Double Court, who has proved any shadow of doubt that his
boyon have good legs for six
furlongs. Centre Court has not been We should witness a good tussle enjoying good health, but Derby will
in the Wallsend Handicap for Aus Day appears to me that she
tralian ponies that are not classifed
finish among the first three placers. to a lower deck company, is nicely Discovery Buy, although belonging
in the "A" class and cobs that have not won more than $1,600 lh stakes The first log of the daily double since January 1, and the excursion in with only 152 lbs and the mare Is on the Shing Mun-Handicap for is over alx furlongs, Aztec was u
may upset, the applecart. Lucky "B" class of China: ponies over six good second behind Home Brew Lad will have a new jockey in Mir furlongs and we are bound to have the Charters Towers "B" standard, B. C. Liang, but Violet: queen will agood field. The inclusion of but since the latter hul been ba piloted by Mr. Gregory and Vixen Boldier of Britain, who was recently promoted to "A" "division: Aztec Tar will be steered by MeV Erolls. demoted to this division, will no should be able to make amends t0= | Time0 throes are:warth:30, MANA** doubt add interest to the event, but metrow, and furthermors, the collana (agystanya, pak Adoptar dhe keterka koulmekte it..looks to me that tile Tommor is to her in 26 mai not, how is to Continued on PATEN
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